Not to dump on Alas, but this is just priceless.

“We have to pretend that we’re not going to fund abortions, but secretly it’s OK, don’t worry, we are totally lying to convince these yokels here to vote with us today, we’ll distract them with shiny objects when it comes time to vote again later For Reals.”

Really? That’s really the strategy?

Good thing there aren’t any Internets or public watchdogs who would notice that kind of behavior, and make the people engaging in it look like sleazy hacks. Luckily all those Democratic congresscritters currently being duped are all illiterate, and will never comprehend (or indeed, learn about) this approach.